Sensory Language

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What is 'sensory language'?

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Language that connects to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create an image or description.

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What type of imagery is this? 'The thunder clapped loudly shaking the house'

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Sound

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What sense did the writer describe? 'Although he was blind, Gino's nose told him that he had to find shelter. The scent of rain filled the air.'

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Smell

Front

What sense did the writer describe? 'It was too dark to see in the cave, but I tasted the tang of salt on my lips. I must be near the ocean!'

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Taste

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Which sentence from the story best appeals to the reader's sense of touch? 'They hurried down the walls that held back the lake.' 'It seemed to them that every second the temperature was rising.' 'They both held their breath.' 'A giant silver scoop hovered above them.'

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'It seemed to them that every second the temperature was rising.'

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What are the five senses?

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Sight, Sound, Smell, Taste, Touch.

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How does sensory language enhance writing?

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It helps create vivid images and emotions in the reader's mind.

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Give an example of sensory language related to taste.

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The chocolate melted in my mouth, rich and creamy.

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What is an example of sensory language related to sound?

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The leaves rustled softly in the gentle breeze.

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What is an example of sensory language related to sight?

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The sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink.